Game to watch
As West G breaks in its new turf field, it welcomes formidable Riverside in Week 2 for a chance at early, valuable larger-school points.

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Offense
West G usually seems to thrive on transition with newcomers who excel — and that chance will be there again after the graduation of another strong senior class led by dynamic dual-threat quarterback Connor Krouse (2,723 total offensive yards in 2013 regular season). The running game should be solid with Abdul Levy back in the fold. There are four new starters on the offensive line, but Coach Lou Cirino is pleased with how the group has jelled and points out it’s generally a larger line than 2013.

Defense
In 2011, the Wolverines returned two starters on defense but wound up allowing a little more than 15 points per game and qualifying for the Division II playoffs. A similar path is there for the taking in 2014, with J.C. Mazzurco and David Wolfhope as the lone returning starters. Turnover equates to opportunity. Despite not having a starter more than 205 pounds, Cirino’s defense can always be counted on to be gritty and hard-hitting — exactly what you need in the rugged CVC Chagrin.

Player to watch
Running back Abdul Levy led the area last fall with an average of 14.4 yards per carry during an 865-yard junior campaign. That ability from the 6-foot, 205-pound senior to be dangerous on every touch may not reach a double-digit average again, but if healthy he should get a significant share of the workload and set a tone for the Wolverines.UNDERCLASSMAN TO WATCH: Carmen Engoglia earned varsity time as a sophomore last season as a wide receiver, and the 5-foot-7, 155-pound junior could be a regular target this fall as well.